1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1964 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, both 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 and 1964 Vauxhall Cresta were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. (140 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 163 kg more than 1964 Vauxhall Cresta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Vauxhall Cresta (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1964 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
Model | 2600 | Cresta |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |